The films and actors considered the weakest of the year were “rewarded” at the 2026 edition of the Golden Raspberry Awards. The actor Ice Cube and the seven dwarfs created with the help of artificial intelligence in Snow White were the big “winners”.
The 2026 edition of the Golden Raspberry Awards, the annual event that “awards” the most criticized films and cinematic performances, took place the day before the Oscar ceremony.
The trophies, awarded symbolically to the weakest productions and performances, have included both blockbuster films and controversial individual performances, reflecting the critical and ironic taste of the film community that votes for these awards, notes the hollywoodreporter.
Worst Movie: “War of the Worlds”
War of the Worlds (2025), the remake of a classic sci-fi story, dominated this year’s edition, being named Worst Picture and winning several awards, including Worst Actor for Ice Cube, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay and Worst Remake.
Ice Cube plays a character who must save humanity from an alien invasion without leaving the office. The production was criticized for the overall quality and the way it was made, and initially had very low ratings from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Seven Dwarfs AI
The remake of the 1937 Disney classic Snow White also attracted a lot of attention, unwanted in this case.
The seven dwarfs created with the help of artificial intelligence received two awards, and the organizers commented wryly that the film “cost a fortune and lost a fortune” and that it was probably even “cursed by Walt Disney himself, because his wish that the film never be remade was not respected”.
Other prizes
Rebel Wilson was “rewarded” for “her less-than-believable performance as an action hero in Bride Hard, using strands of hair as weapons”, and Scarlet Rose Stallone, for “his modernized performance in the unusual western Gunslingers“.
In contrast to the “black” trophies, Kate Hudson was named the winner of the Razzie Redeemer Award for her “flawless performance” in Song Sung Blue.
The actress, nominated for an Oscar this year for the same role, had previously been recognized with Golden Raspberry Awards for her performances in “Music,” “Mother’s Day” and “My Best Friend’s Girl,” after receiving an Oscar nomination for “Almost Famous” in 2001.
The Golden Raspberry Awards are voted on online by 1,223 members from all 50 US states and more than two dozen countries.
The event takes a wry look at cinematic productions deemed disappointing or embarrassing, and is held annually the day before the Oscars ceremony, maintaining the tradition of recognizing both critically acclaimed successes and controversial performances.
